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witch doctor

n. Anthropology

A sorcerer, prophet, or shamanistic healer, especially among African peoples. Not in scientific use.

witch doctor

Noun

a man in certain tribal societies who is believed to possess magical powers, which can be used to cure sickness or to harm people

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witch doctor

witch doctor - someone who is believed to heal through magical powers

conjure man, conjurer, conjuror - a witch doctor who practices conjury

necromancer, sorcerer, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist, wizard, magician - one who practices magic or sorcery

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witch doctor n → hechicero

witch doctor n → sorcier m

witch doctor witch n → Medizinmann m

witch doctor n → stregone m

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